International Journal of Strategic Procurement and Contracting (IJSCP)
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The International Journal of Strategic Procurement and Contracting (IJSCP) is dedicated to advancing the theory, practice, and innovation in strategic procurement, contract management, and related areas of supply chain and operations management. The journal seeks to provide a platform for high-quality, peer-reviewed research that bridges academic rigor with practical relevance for professionals and policymakers in Africa and emerging markets .
SCOPE
IJSCP publishes original research articles, review papers, case studies, and conceptual frameworks in areas including, but not limited to:
- Strategic procurement and sourcing strategies
- Contract negotiation, management, and compliance
- Supplier relationship management and collaboration
- Risk management in procurement and contracting
- Procurement performance measurement and analytics
- Sustainable and ethical procurement practices
- Public sector and private sector contracting strategies
- Emerging technologies in procurement and contract management (AI, blockchain, e-procurement)
- Global supply chain strategy
- Strategic and operations management
AUDIENCE
Researchers, academicians, practitioners, policymakers, and business leaders in procurement, supply chain, strategic and operations management, and contract management.
PUBLICATION DETAILS
- Frequency: Quarterly (March, June, September & December)
- Language: English
- Format: Online with optional print edition
- Peer Review: Double-blind, managed by an international editorial board
- Publisher: Faith Leads University USA
EDITORIAL BOARD
- Editor-in-Chief: Prof. Chijioke Esogwa Nwachukwu, Ph.D, Horizons University France
- Prof. Chinonye Love Moses, Ph.D, Covenant University Ota, Nigeria
- Prof. Shehu Usman Hassan, Ph.D, Federal University Kashere, Nigeria
- Prof. Alo Ebenezer Adebisi, Ph.D, Adeleke University Ede, Nigeria
- Prof. Gbegi Daniel Orsa, Ph.D, Federal University Kashere, Nigeria
- Prof. Stephen I Dugguh, Ph.D, Federal University Kashere, Nigeria
- Prof. Pierre Berthelot, Ph.D, Horizons University, France
- Associate Prof. Helena Chladkova Ph.D, Mendel University in Brno, Czech Republic
- Associate Prof. Isiavwe-Ogbari, Mercy Ejovwokeoghene, Ph.D, Covenant University Ota, Nigeria
- Associate Prof. Ejem.A. Ejem, PhD, Federal University of Technology Owerri, Nigeria
- Associate Prof. Olatunji Fadeyi, Ph.D, Adeleke University Ede, Nigeria
- Dr. Dastan Bamwesigye, Ph.D, Mendel University in Brno
- Dr. Vu Minh Hieu, Ph.D, Van Lang University, Vietnam
- Dr. Verter Nahanga, Ph.D, Mendel University in Brno, Czech Republic
- Dr. Temiloluwa Ajibade, Ph.D, Health Business School, Health Science University, UK
- Dr. Victor Emmanuel Kulugh, Ph.D, Bingham University Karu, Nigeria
- Dr. Umar Bello, Ph.D, Federal University Kashere, Nigeria
MANUSCRIPT GUIDELINES
- Original work, not under review elsewhere
- Language: English
- Word count: Full paper 5,000–8,000
- Format: Word, single-spaced, 12pt Times New Roman
- Structure: Title, Authors & Affiliations, Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Literature Review, Methodology, Results/Discussion, Conclusion, References (APA 7th edition)
PEER REVIEW
- Double-blind
- Reviewed by at least 2 independent experts
- Decision communicated within 8–12 weeks
- Submission Process: Online submission (see form below)
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